Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
26.92
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.9
26.92 FTE
2023/24
21.8
28.92 FTE
2022/23
22.8
27.92 FTE
2021/22
20.6
31.26 FTE
2020/21
22.5
31.26 FTE
2019/20
21.5
31.66 FTE
2018/19
25.5
28.26 FTE
National primary average: ~20.9. A higher ratio indicates fewer teachers per pupil.
Staff Retention — Historical View
| Year | Total FTE | Retained | Left Sector | Moved School | Turnover Rate | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 28.9 | 25.9 | 2 | 1 | 10.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 27.9 | 24.9 | 2 | 1 | 10.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 31.3 | 22.3 | 6 | 3 | 28.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 31.3 | 27.3 | 2 | 2 | 12.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 31.7 | 28.7 | 2 | 1 | 9.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 28.3 | 21.7 | 2 | 4.6 | 23.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 33.3 | 21.3 | 7.1 | 5 | 36.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.9% | 1.4 |
| 2022/23 | 34.6% | 0.9 |
| 2021/22 | 64.3% | 4.6 |
| 2020/21 | 24.2% | 1.5 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 2.6 |
| 2017/18 | 65.9% | 5.0 |
| 2016/17 | 48.9% | 4.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Marlborough Primary School's rate of 1.4 days per teacher is below average.